E205 August 2019

Mrs. Breese’s
6th grade English Language Arts Class

Homework:
Is assigned every
Monday and due on
Friday.

Communication:
Summer
Home and School communication is a priority and a key element Reading:
in student success. I communicate with parents and guardians Assessment will be
all day every day. I look forward to connecting with you soon! given on 9/6

The following are the best ways I have found to stay connected,
but I’m always open to new suggestions.


EMAIL & PHONE
These are checked daily.
lbreese@wareham.k12.ma.us
508-291-3550 ext 6202
REMIND APP
Text: @breese205 to
81010
To get updates when things
are due, see pictures from
daily activities in class, and
get an immediate text back
from me if you have a
question (students and
parents can sign up
separately).
CLASS WEBSITE
lisabreese.weebly.com
PowerSchool
This site is updated weekly
with outlines, pictures Make sure you have
from our classroom, your login
student work, and information and
everything you want to check it regularly
know but your middle
schooler forgot to tell you.

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MRS. BREESE ’S ELA CLASS AUGUST 2019

About the class

I’m very excited to welcome you all to my 6th grade English
Language Arts classroom.

I have an exciting year planned, filled with a variety of

activities and experiences designed to engage and enrich all
students. This class is designed to help prepare all students to
be more effective readers and writers. Students will participate
in the Writer’s Workshop this year and our focus will be on the
production of strong writing pieces. Students will be exposed
to multiple genres throughout the year. We will read novels,
Supplies: Grading:
plays, short stories, myths, poems, and informational pieces
that are tied directly to the curriculum. Speaking and Listening • A composition Writing &
notebook NOT a Benchmarks 25%
skills will be reviewed reinforced and practiced on a regular spiral (to be kept in
basis through class discussions, socratic seminars, and the classroom)
Classwork 20%
presentations. • a 2 pocket folder
Homework 10%
Of course parental support and communication are greatly • Personal reading
material (book or Projects & Writer’s
appreciated throughout the year. I have posted several ways to magazine to be
brought to class daily) Notebook 25 %
help stay connected on this newsletter and have asked for your
insight and information on the attached parent/guardian • Earbuds Assessments 20%
survey. Please return that to school as soon
 • Pens/pencils/a
as possible. highlighter

IMPORTANT DATES
8/28 First day of school (half day)

8/30 & 9/2 NO SCHOOL

ASAP bring in required ELA materials

9/6 Summer Reading Assessment

9/6 attached parent guardian survey due (counts as a HW grade)

9/12 Open House

9/17 Early release

9/30 Progress Reports

10/9 School pictures